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The Richmond
The Richmond is a residential neighborhood with vibrant small businesses, single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, a strong service network of neighborhood nonprofits, and great access to nature and open spaces.
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Richmond Buzz: Business by locals, for locals
The Richmond is buzzing with new business. In this Buzz, many have set out to make their storefronts as versatile as possible.
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Richmond BUzz
Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting
In this Richmond Buzz: a theater turns 100, local acts drop new albums, and the ever-shifting small business landscape shifts a bit more.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures
Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place’s vibrant, social atmosphere alive.
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Puff, puff … past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios
An ordinance to ban smoking from outdoor patios at bars is currently under review by the board of supervisors. Time for a smoke break?
Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond
The space is spacious and airy and boasts shelves of wine available for purchase.
At Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, tensions rise between admin and volunteer guides
The de Young and Legion of Honor museums are making changes to their education program. Some behind the scenes say the decisions are misguided.
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Election 2026
Labor’s love lost? Union favorite Connie Chan has labor’s backing, but little of its cash.
Labor unions may be a dollar short and a day late in spending for their avowed champion. Connie Chan finds herself losing the money race.
Congressional candidate Scott Wiener’s tech platform would take his AI safety work federal
Scott Wiener wants more regulation of AI companies, internet providers, and social media
Build faster, but how? California governor hopefuls split on housing at Ezra Klein forum
The forum was moderated by Ezra Klein, co-author of Abundance, a book that has served as a defining text for pro-growth progressives.
Meet the Candidates: San Francisco’s District 2 supervisor race
Every week, District 2 candidates Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill share their opinions on one city issue. See their answers here.
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